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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.66, 1,439.41 and 924.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.66, 1,439.41 and 924.68 is: 1,385.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.66 : 1,439.41 = 924.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.66/1,439.41 = 924.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.66x = 1,439.41 × 924.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.66x = 1,330,989.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,989.02/960.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.50

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